"Acquire the knowledge to create a sustainable future.
The reasons why are all around you."

With the new Bachelor of Environmental Studies program at the University of Prince Edward Island you will learn to make environmental connections across academic fields and to analyze environmental challenges we face today. In the classroom, field, and community, you will lead the way in finding innovative solutions—making a positive impact toward sustainability in your personal life, locally and globally.

Environmental issues typically do not respect traditional academic boundaries and require scientific, technical, human and social perspectives to address. As an interdisciplinary liberal arts and science program, the Bachelor of Environmental Studies will provide students with the opportunity to integrate knowledge across faculties of Arts, Science, and Business.

A student enrolled in the BES will require a total of 120 credit hours or 40 Courses which includes a minimum of 42 credit hours or 14 discipline specific courses with a designation of Environmental Studies (ENV). Of these 14 ENV courses, at least 6 must be at the 3000 level or above, including at least 2 at the 4000 level. There are 5 required core (ENV) courses included as part of the 14 discipline specific courses, one of which requires a 30 hour internship working with a community partner engaged in the environmental field (ENV 3010). There are requirements from the Faculties of Arts, Science, and School of Business. Students are required to choose one of three specializations:

A total of 120 credit hours or 40 Courses which includes a minimum of 42 credit hours or 14 discipline specific courses with a designation of Environmental Studies (ENV). Of these 14 ENV courses, at least 6 must be at the 3000 level or above, including at least 2 at the 4000 level. There are 5 required core (ENV) courses included as part of the 14 discipline specific courses.

Five Core Environmental Studies Courses (ENV) = 15 Hours Credit

ENV 1010 - Introduction to Environmental Studies

ENV 2030 - Societies and Sustainability: Past and Present

ENV 2040 - Methods of Environmental Inquiry

ENV 3010 - Environmental Studies Internship

ENV 4010 - Public Scholars on Environmental Issues

At least nine (9) additional Environmental Studies (ENV) courses = 27 Hours Credit. Please note that these 9 courses can be taken as part of a specialization requirement (see Specialization tab) or as an ENV electiveto fulfil the requirements indicated above.

CHOICE OF ONE (1) SPECIALIZATION - (see Specialization tab for description and required courses for each Specialization)

REQUIRED COURSES IN OTHER DEPARTMENTS – ALL BES MAJORS

One of UPEI 1010, 1020, or 1030 = 3 Hours Credit

3 Foundational Cognate Courses = 9 Hours Credit (Please note that these courses are required in addition to the other requirements for the BES)

Biology 1010 - Environmental Biology

Philosophy 2030 - Environmental Philosophy

Either Sociology 1010 - Introduction to Sociology I OR Anthropology 1050 - Introduction to Anthropology I

1 Course in Statistical Methods = 3 Hours Credit

Statistics 2210 (formerly Math 221) - Introductory Statistics I (or other course with permission of Director) (Note: Please contact the Director if you lack the requirements for university level Math courses)

4 Foundational Courses from Science and Business that fit the following criteria = 12 Hours Credit (Please note that these courses are required in addition to the other requirements for the BES)

2 Science

2 Science or Business

4 Foundational Courses from Arts that fit the following criteria = 12 Hours Credit (Please note that these courses are required in addition to the other requirements for the BES)

It is recommended that students take 1 Political Science or Economics

3 Arts

GENERAL ELECTIVES

The remaining number of semester hours required to complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Environmental Studies (120 credit hours) will be made up from courses selected by the students.

WRITING INTENSIVE COURSE

All graduating students at UPEI must include at least one Writing Intensive course as part of their graduation requirements

Either English 3810 - Professional Writing or Business 2110 - Business Communications or other writing intensive course with approval of Director

Students are expected to apply for a particular specialization at the beginning of their second year. However, it is possible for students to declare a specialization until the end of their third year. Please note that ENV courses taken as part of a specialization requirement can be used to fulfil the ENV requirements for the BES.

See the Suggested Course Sequence tab for each specialization's suggested sequence.

ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIZATION
The specialization in Environmental Innovation and Change Management focuses on learning how to live within the limits of our environment, and develop innovations to manage the interaction of human activities with and upon the environment in a positive way; to challenge the conventional and move organizations, businesses and communities to invoke positive change.

9 credit hours chosen from the following list OR other course with permission of Director:

ENV 2240 - Field Course in Ecological Forestry

ENV 2420 - Society and Natural Resources

ENV 3510 - Sustainable Community Planning

ENV 3540 - Environmental Valuation: Theory and Practice

ENV 4330 - Environmental Communication Strategies

ENV 4950 - Environmental Studies Symposium

ENGN 1520 - Engineering and the Biosphere

BUS 1410 - Marketing

BUS 2650 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

BUS 3730 - Tourism Management

PHYS 2610 - Energy, Environment and the Economy

S/A 3410 - Technology, Society and the Environment

ENVIRONMENTAL THOUGHT AND PRACTICE SPECIALIZATION
The specialization in Environmental Thought and Practice focuses on the exploration of the values, attitudes and beliefs of people in relation to the environment in order to provide answers to pressing environmental concerns.

Two Core Specialization Courses = 6 Hours Credit

Either Psychology 1010 - Introduction to Psychology I OR Psychology 3330 – Ecopsychology

Sociology/Anthropology 3410 - Technology, Society and the Environment

9 credit hours chosen from the following list OR other course with permission of Director:

ENV 2420 - Society and Natural Resources

ENV 2310 - Island Environmental Histories

ENV 3420 - Environment and Development

ENV 4110 - Environmental Governance

ENV 4330 - Environmental Communication Strategies

ENV 4950 - Environmental Studies Symposium

ENG 3220 - English-Canadian Poetry

ENG 3620 - 19th-Century American Literature 1830-1910

HIST 4830 - The History of the Environmentalist Movement

PHIL 2060 - Animal Ethics

PHIL 3710 - Community-based Ethical Inquiry

ISLAND ENVIRONMENTS AND SUSTAINABILITY SPECIALIZATION
The Island Environments and Sustainability specialization focuses on the diverse characteristics of islands and islanders’ interaction with the environment in order to gain an understanding of lessons for sustainability in all places.

A minor in Environmental Studies will be recognized when a student has successfully completed 21 semester hours of courses drawn from Environmental Studies courses and cross-listed courses.

These courses must include:

1) Two core introductory Environmental Studies courses (Environmental Studies 1010 and 2030)
2) A minimum of 6 semester hours in approved courses within the Faculty of Science; and
3) A minimum of 6 semester hours in approved courses within the Faculty of Arts; and
4) A minimum of 3 semester hours in approved courses within the Faculty of Arts or Faculty of Science

APPROVED COURSES ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES MINOR: Students who do not have the required prerequisites for particular courses that are cross-listed in the Environmental Studies Program are encouraged to consult with the instructors of these courses to seek their permission to enrol. Instructors may choose to admit students to these courses based upon alternative prerequisites that are judged to provide the student with sufficient background preparation for the course.

Faculty of Science

**Biology 1010 - Current Issues in Environmental Biology

Biology 1320 - Introduction to Organisms

Biology 2220 - Ecology

Biology 3140 - Plant Community Ecology

Biology 3270 - Field Coastal Ecology

Biology 3910 - Marine Biology

Biology 4110 - Principles of Wildlife Biology

Biology 4520 - Biogeography and Macroecology

Biology 4540 - Biodiversity and Conservation Biology

Biology 4620 - Watershed Ecology

Biology 4650 - Marine Community Ecology

Biology 4850 - Environmental Toxicology

Chemistry 2020 - Environmental Chemistry

Physics 2610 - Energy, Environment and the Economy

** Students may only credit either Biology 1010 or Biology 1320 toward their minor.

Unless otherwise indicated, students who do not have the required prerequisites for particular courses that are approved for the Bachelor of Environmental Studies are encouraged to consult with the instructors of these courses to seek their permission to enrol. Instructors may choose to admit students to these courses based upon alternative prerequisites that are judged to provide the student with sufficient background preparation for the course.

SCIENCE COURSES:

Applied Human Sciences:

Foods and Nutrition 2230 - Nutrition and Dietary Behaviour

Biology: (please note that Biology 1310-1320 are required as prerequisites for the other Biology courses below)

"Acquire the knowledge to create a sustainable future.
The reasons why are all around you."

With the new Bachelor of Environmental Studies program at the University of Prince Edward Island you will learn to make environmental connections across academic fields and to analyze environmental challenges we face today. In the classroom, field, and community, you will lead the way in finding innovative solutions—making a positive impact toward sustainability in your personal life, locally and globally.

Environmental issues typically do not respect traditional academic boundaries and require scientific, technical, human and social perspectives to address. As an interdisciplinary liberal arts and science program, the Bachelor of Environmental Studies will provide students with the opportunity to integrate knowledge across faculties of Arts, Science, and Business.

Environmental Studies

Dr. Carolyn Peach Brown, Director

Degree

Degree Description

A student enrolled in the BES will require a total of 120 credit hours or 40 Courses which includes a minimum of 42 credit hours or 14 discipline specific courses with a designation of Environmental Studies (ENV). Of these 14 ENV courses, at least 6 must be at the 3000 level or above, including at least 2 at the 4000 level. There are 5 required core (ENV) courses included as part of the 14 discipline specific courses, one of which requires a 30 hour internship working with a community partner engaged in the environmental field (ENV 3010). There are requirements from the Faculties of Arts, Science, and School of Business. Students are required to choose one of three specializations:

A total of 120 credit hours or 40 Courses which includes a minimum of 42 credit hours or 14 discipline specific courses with a designation of Environmental Studies (ENV). Of these 14 ENV courses, at least 6 must be at the 3000 level or above, including at least 2 at the 4000 level. There are 5 required core (ENV) courses included as part of the 14 discipline specific courses.

Five Core Environmental Studies Courses (ENV) = 15 Hours Credit

ENV 1010 - Introduction to Environmental Studies

ENV 2030 - Societies and Sustainability: Past and Present

ENV 2040 - Methods of Environmental Inquiry

ENV 3010 - Environmental Studies Internship

ENV 4010 - Public Scholars on Environmental Issues

At least nine (9) additional Environmental Studies (ENV) courses = 27 Hours Credit. Please note that these 9 courses can be taken as part of a specialization requirement (see Specialization tab) or as an ENV electiveto fulfil the requirements indicated above.

CHOICE OF ONE (1) SPECIALIZATION - (see Specialization tab for description and required courses for each Specialization)

REQUIRED COURSES IN OTHER DEPARTMENTS – ALL BES MAJORS

One of UPEI 1010, 1020, or 1030 = 3 Hours Credit

3 Foundational Cognate Courses = 9 Hours Credit (Please note that these courses are required in addition to the other requirements for the BES)

Biology 1010 - Environmental Biology

Philosophy 2030 - Environmental Philosophy

Either Sociology 1010 - Introduction to Sociology I OR Anthropology 1050 - Introduction to Anthropology I

1 Course in Statistical Methods = 3 Hours Credit

Statistics 2210 (formerly Math 221) - Introductory Statistics I (or other course with permission of Director) (Note: Please contact the Director if you lack the requirements for university level Math courses)

4 Foundational Courses from Science and Business that fit the following criteria = 12 Hours Credit (Please note that these courses are required in addition to the other requirements for the BES)

2 Science

2 Science or Business

4 Foundational Courses from Arts that fit the following criteria = 12 Hours Credit (Please note that these courses are required in addition to the other requirements for the BES)

It is recommended that students take 1 Political Science or Economics

3 Arts

GENERAL ELECTIVES

The remaining number of semester hours required to complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Environmental Studies (120 credit hours) will be made up from courses selected by the students.

WRITING INTENSIVE COURSE

All graduating students at UPEI must include at least one Writing Intensive course as part of their graduation requirements

Either English 3810 - Professional Writing or Business 2110 - Business Communications or other writing intensive course with approval of Director

Specializations

COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

Students are expected to apply for a particular specialization at the beginning of their second year. However, it is possible for students to declare a specialization until the end of their third year. Please note that ENV courses taken as part of a specialization requirement can be used to fulfil the ENV requirements for the BES.

See the Suggested Course Sequence tab for each specialization's suggested sequence.

ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIZATION
The specialization in Environmental Innovation and Change Management focuses on learning how to live within the limits of our environment, and develop innovations to manage the interaction of human activities with and upon the environment in a positive way; to challenge the conventional and move organizations, businesses and communities to invoke positive change.

9 credit hours chosen from the following list OR other course with permission of Director:

ENV 2240 - Field Course in Ecological Forestry

ENV 2420 - Society and Natural Resources

ENV 3510 - Sustainable Community Planning

ENV 3540 - Environmental Valuation: Theory and Practice

ENV 4330 - Environmental Communication Strategies

ENV 4950 - Environmental Studies Symposium

ENGN 1520 - Engineering and the Biosphere

BUS 1410 - Marketing

BUS 2650 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

BUS 3730 - Tourism Management

PHYS 2610 - Energy, Environment and the Economy

S/A 3410 - Technology, Society and the Environment

ENVIRONMENTAL THOUGHT AND PRACTICE SPECIALIZATION
The specialization in Environmental Thought and Practice focuses on the exploration of the values, attitudes and beliefs of people in relation to the environment in order to provide answers to pressing environmental concerns.

Two Core Specialization Courses = 6 Hours Credit

Either Psychology 1010 - Introduction to Psychology I OR Psychology 3330 – Ecopsychology

Sociology/Anthropology 3410 - Technology, Society and the Environment

9 credit hours chosen from the following list OR other course with permission of Director:

ENV 2420 - Society and Natural Resources

ENV 2310 - Island Environmental Histories

ENV 3420 - Environment and Development

ENV 4110 - Environmental Governance

ENV 4330 - Environmental Communication Strategies

ENV 4950 - Environmental Studies Symposium

ENG 3220 - English-Canadian Poetry

ENG 3620 - 19th-Century American Literature 1830-1910

HIST 4830 - The History of the Environmentalist Movement

PHIL 2060 - Animal Ethics

PHIL 3710 - Community-based Ethical Inquiry

ISLAND ENVIRONMENTS AND SUSTAINABILITY SPECIALIZATION
The Island Environments and Sustainability specialization focuses on the diverse characteristics of islands and islanders’ interaction with the environment in order to gain an understanding of lessons for sustainability in all places.

9 credit hours from the following list OR other course with permission of Director:

ENV 2120 - Earth's Physical Environment

ENV 2310 - Island Environmental Histories

ENV 3110 - Understanding Climate Change

ENV 3210 - Natural Hazards

ENV 3510 - Sustainable Community Planning

ENV 4110 - Environmental Governance

BIO 2220 - Ecology

BIO 3270 - Field Coastal Ecology

BIO 3910 - Marine Biology

BIO 4520 - Biogeography and Macroecology

BIO 4620 - Watershed Ecology

SOC 3050 - Population and Society

Minor

REQUIREMENTS FOR MINOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

A minor in Environmental Studies will be recognized when a student has successfully completed 21 semester hours of courses drawn from Environmental Studies courses and cross-listed courses.

These courses must include:

1) Two core introductory Environmental Studies courses (Environmental Studies 1010 and 2030)
2) A minimum of 6 semester hours in approved courses within the Faculty of Science; and
3) A minimum of 6 semester hours in approved courses within the Faculty of Arts; and
4) A minimum of 3 semester hours in approved courses within the Faculty of Arts or Faculty of Science

APPROVED COURSES ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES MINOR: Students who do not have the required prerequisites for particular courses that are cross-listed in the Environmental Studies Program are encouraged to consult with the instructors of these courses to seek their permission to enrol. Instructors may choose to admit students to these courses based upon alternative prerequisites that are judged to provide the student with sufficient background preparation for the course.

Faculty of Science

**Biology 1010 - Current Issues in Environmental Biology

Biology 1320 - Introduction to Organisms

Biology 2220 - Ecology

Biology 3140 - Plant Community Ecology

Biology 3270 - Field Coastal Ecology

Biology 3910 - Marine Biology

Biology 4110 - Principles of Wildlife Biology

Biology 4520 - Biogeography and Macroecology

Biology 4540 - Biodiversity and Conservation Biology

Biology 4620 - Watershed Ecology

Biology 4650 - Marine Community Ecology

Biology 4850 - Environmental Toxicology

Chemistry 2020 - Environmental Chemistry

Physics 2610 - Energy, Environment and the Economy

** Students may only credit either Biology 1010 or Biology 1320 toward their minor.

Unless otherwise indicated, students who do not have the required prerequisites for particular courses that are approved for the Bachelor of Environmental Studies are encouraged to consult with the instructors of these courses to seek their permission to enrol. Instructors may choose to admit students to these courses based upon alternative prerequisites that are judged to provide the student with sufficient background preparation for the course.

SCIENCE COURSES:

Applied Human Sciences:

Foods and Nutrition 2230 - Nutrition and Dietary Behaviour

Biology: (please note that Biology 1310-1320 are required as prerequisites for the other Biology courses below)

Overview

"Acquire the knowledge to create a sustainable future.
The reasons why are all around you."

With the new Bachelor of Environmental Studies program at the University of Prince Edward Island you will learn to make environmental connections across academic fields and to analyze environmental challenges we face today. In the classroom, field, and community, you will lead the way in finding innovative solutions—making a positive impact toward sustainability in your personal life, locally and globally.

Environmental issues typically do not respect traditional academic boundaries and require scientific, technical, human and social perspectives to address. As an interdisciplinary liberal arts and science program, the Bachelor of Environmental Studies will provide students with the opportunity to integrate knowledge across faculties of Arts, Science, and Business.

Dr. Carolyn Peach Brown, Director

Environmental Studies

Degree

Degree Description

A student enrolled in the BES will require a total of 120 credit hours or 40 Courses which includes a minimum of 42 credit hours or 14 discipline specific courses with a designation of Environmental Studies (ENV). Of these 14 ENV courses, at least 6 must be at the 3000 level or above, including at least 2 at the 4000 level. There are 5 required core (ENV) courses included as part of the 14 discipline specific courses, one of which requires a 30 hour internship working with a community partner engaged in the environmental field (ENV 3010). There are requirements from the Faculties of Arts, Science, and School of Business. Students are required to choose one of three specializations:

A total of 120 credit hours or 40 Courses which includes a minimum of 42 credit hours or 14 discipline specific courses with a designation of Environmental Studies (ENV). Of these 14 ENV courses, at least 6 must be at the 3000 level or above, including at least 2 at the 4000 level. There are 5 required core (ENV) courses included as part of the 14 discipline specific courses.

Five Core Environmental Studies Courses (ENV) = 15 Hours Credit

ENV 1010 - Introduction to Environmental Studies

ENV 2030 - Societies and Sustainability: Past and Present

ENV 2040 - Methods of Environmental Inquiry

ENV 3010 - Environmental Studies Internship

ENV 4010 - Public Scholars on Environmental Issues

At least nine (9) additional Environmental Studies (ENV) courses = 27 Hours Credit. Please note that these 9 courses can be taken as part of a specialization requirement (see Specialization tab) or as an ENV electiveto fulfil the requirements indicated above.

CHOICE OF ONE (1) SPECIALIZATION - (see Specialization tab for description and required courses for each Specialization)

REQUIRED COURSES IN OTHER DEPARTMENTS – ALL BES MAJORS

One of UPEI 1010, 1020, or 1030 = 3 Hours Credit

3 Foundational Cognate Courses = 9 Hours Credit (Please note that these courses are required in addition to the other requirements for the BES)

Biology 1010 - Environmental Biology

Philosophy 2030 - Environmental Philosophy

Either Sociology 1010 - Introduction to Sociology I OR Anthropology 1050 - Introduction to Anthropology I

1 Course in Statistical Methods = 3 Hours Credit

Statistics 2210 (formerly Math 221) - Introductory Statistics I (or other course with permission of Director) (Note: Please contact the Director if you lack the requirements for university level Math courses)

4 Foundational Courses from Science and Business that fit the following criteria = 12 Hours Credit (Please note that these courses are required in addition to the other requirements for the BES)

2 Science

2 Science or Business

4 Foundational Courses from Arts that fit the following criteria = 12 Hours Credit (Please note that these courses are required in addition to the other requirements for the BES)

It is recommended that students take 1 Political Science or Economics

3 Arts

GENERAL ELECTIVES

The remaining number of semester hours required to complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Environmental Studies (120 credit hours) will be made up from courses selected by the students.

WRITING INTENSIVE COURSE

All graduating students at UPEI must include at least one Writing Intensive course as part of their graduation requirements

Either English 3810 - Professional Writing or Business 2110 - Business Communications or other writing intensive course with approval of Director

Specializations

COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

Students are expected to apply for a particular specialization at the beginning of their second year. However, it is possible for students to declare a specialization until the end of their third year. Please note that ENV courses taken as part of a specialization requirement can be used to fulfil the ENV requirements for the BES.

See the Suggested Course Sequence tab for each specialization's suggested sequence.

ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIZATION
The specialization in Environmental Innovation and Change Management focuses on learning how to live within the limits of our environment, and develop innovations to manage the interaction of human activities with and upon the environment in a positive way; to challenge the conventional and move organizations, businesses and communities to invoke positive change.

9 credit hours chosen from the following list OR other course with permission of Director:

ENV 2240 - Field Course in Ecological Forestry

ENV 2420 - Society and Natural Resources

ENV 3510 - Sustainable Community Planning

ENV 3540 - Environmental Valuation: Theory and Practice

ENV 4330 - Environmental Communication Strategies

ENV 4950 - Environmental Studies Symposium

ENGN 1520 - Engineering and the Biosphere

BUS 1410 - Marketing

BUS 2650 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

BUS 3730 - Tourism Management

PHYS 2610 - Energy, Environment and the Economy

S/A 3410 - Technology, Society and the Environment

ENVIRONMENTAL THOUGHT AND PRACTICE SPECIALIZATION
The specialization in Environmental Thought and Practice focuses on the exploration of the values, attitudes and beliefs of people in relation to the environment in order to provide answers to pressing environmental concerns.

Two Core Specialization Courses = 6 Hours Credit

Either Psychology 1010 - Introduction to Psychology I OR Psychology 3330 – Ecopsychology

Sociology/Anthropology 3410 - Technology, Society and the Environment

9 credit hours chosen from the following list OR other course with permission of Director:

ENV 2420 - Society and Natural Resources

ENV 2310 - Island Environmental Histories

ENV 3420 - Environment and Development

ENV 4110 - Environmental Governance

ENV 4330 - Environmental Communication Strategies

ENV 4950 - Environmental Studies Symposium

ENG 3220 - English-Canadian Poetry

ENG 3620 - 19th-Century American Literature 1830-1910

HIST 4830 - The History of the Environmentalist Movement

PHIL 2060 - Animal Ethics

PHIL 3710 - Community-based Ethical Inquiry

ISLAND ENVIRONMENTS AND SUSTAINABILITY SPECIALIZATION
The Island Environments and Sustainability specialization focuses on the diverse characteristics of islands and islanders’ interaction with the environment in order to gain an understanding of lessons for sustainability in all places.

9 credit hours from the following list OR other course with permission of Director:

ENV 2120 - Earth's Physical Environment

ENV 2310 - Island Environmental Histories

ENV 3110 - Understanding Climate Change

ENV 3210 - Natural Hazards

ENV 3510 - Sustainable Community Planning

ENV 4110 - Environmental Governance

BIO 2220 - Ecology

BIO 3270 - Field Coastal Ecology

BIO 3910 - Marine Biology

BIO 4520 - Biogeography and Macroecology

BIO 4620 - Watershed Ecology

SOC 3050 - Population and Society

Minor

REQUIREMENTS FOR MINOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

A minor in Environmental Studies will be recognized when a student has successfully completed 21 semester hours of courses drawn from Environmental Studies courses and cross-listed courses.

These courses must include:

1) Two core introductory Environmental Studies courses (Environmental Studies 1010 and 2030)
2) A minimum of 6 semester hours in approved courses within the Faculty of Science; and
3) A minimum of 6 semester hours in approved courses within the Faculty of Arts; and
4) A minimum of 3 semester hours in approved courses within the Faculty of Arts or Faculty of Science

APPROVED COURSES ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES MINOR: Students who do not have the required prerequisites for particular courses that are cross-listed in the Environmental Studies Program are encouraged to consult with the instructors of these courses to seek their permission to enrol. Instructors may choose to admit students to these courses based upon alternative prerequisites that are judged to provide the student with sufficient background preparation for the course.

Faculty of Science

**Biology 1010 - Current Issues in Environmental Biology

Biology 1320 - Introduction to Organisms

Biology 2220 - Ecology

Biology 3140 - Plant Community Ecology

Biology 3270 - Field Coastal Ecology

Biology 3910 - Marine Biology

Biology 4110 - Principles of Wildlife Biology

Biology 4520 - Biogeography and Macroecology

Biology 4540 - Biodiversity and Conservation Biology

Biology 4620 - Watershed Ecology

Biology 4650 - Marine Community Ecology

Biology 4850 - Environmental Toxicology

Chemistry 2020 - Environmental Chemistry

Physics 2610 - Energy, Environment and the Economy

** Students may only credit either Biology 1010 or Biology 1320 toward their minor.

Unless otherwise indicated, students who do not have the required prerequisites for particular courses that are approved for the Bachelor of Environmental Studies are encouraged to consult with the instructors of these courses to seek their permission to enrol. Instructors may choose to admit students to these courses based upon alternative prerequisites that are judged to provide the student with sufficient background preparation for the course.

SCIENCE COURSES:

Applied Human Sciences:

Foods and Nutrition 2230 - Nutrition and Dietary Behaviour

Biology: (please note that Biology 1310-1320 are required as prerequisites for the other Biology courses below)

ENV-1010 - INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (formerly 2010) This course introduces students to a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approach to the study of environmental issues; and emphasizes the interrelationships among the various physical, biological, and human systems. It examines major contemporary environmental issues, such as global warming and land use, and focuses on how these issues are understood and addressed within the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Three hours a week (some field trips may be required) Three semester hours of credit

3 hours credit

Course Level:

2000 Level

Courses:

ENV-2030 - SOCIETIES AND SUSTAINABILITY: PAST AND PRESENT This course explores the concept of sustainability in relation to how societies have interacted with the environment overtime. Through exploration of successes and failures from historical and contemporary societies, students will develop the capacity to understand the ecological context in which humans live, to recognize limits, and to design sustainable human systems for the future. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-2040 - METHODS OF ENVIRONMENTAL INQUIRY This course introduces students to the diverse nature of inquiry in the various fields of environmental studies. Through practical case studies it provides literacy in key methods used in understanding the environment in the sciences, social sciences and humanities. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-2090 - SPECIAL TOPICS To create a category for uniquely titled courses offered by a department and put on the timetable as a "special course" on a one-time basis. Three semester hours of credit

3 hours credit

ENV-2120 - EARTH'S PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT This course will introduce students to the basic 'building blocks' of Earth's physical characteristics, providing a foundation on which to develop more specialist knowledge in their understanding of Environmental Studies. It will examine the geologic and geomorphic cycles, including processes of weathering, erosion, transportation and deposition, and investigate how these create fluvial, glacial, and coastal landforms and impacts on human activity. It also aims to address atmospheric processes and the links between global climate zones and world ecosystems. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-2240 - FIELD COURSE IN ECOLOGICAL FORESTRY This course introduces students to the principles and practices of ecological forestry management. By combining theory-based lectures and an experiential learning approach at the MacPhail Woods Ecological Forestry site students will gain a deep understanding of the forest and forest restoration efforts. Three semester hours of credit. Restriction: Student must have second year standing or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-2310 - ISLAND ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORIES Environmental history is broadly defined as the study of continuity and change in human relationships with the environment. This course introduces students to environmental history and historical methods with a focus on historic and current, interaction with the environment on global islands. Special focus will be given to ocean, forest, and land use activity in Prince Edward Island and islands in the Atlantic region. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-2420 - SOCIETY AND NATURAL RESOURCES This course examines the development, use and conservation of natural resources. It explore the definition of natural resources, the history of resource use, governance regimes, and theories and practices around integrated resource planning and management, ecosystem management, adaptive management, conflict resolution approaches, local knowledge and public participation. Case studies explore recent trends in forestry, fisheries, agriculture, parks and recreation, wildlife, and water resources management. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-2910 - DIRECTED STUDIES This course offers recognition for equivalency-learning to returned CUSO cooperants and interns who have completed an international development placement overseas. Students who have completed a CUSO placement with a focus on environmental issues - such as environmental science, resource management, conservation, environmental education - can apply to receive credit toward their Environmental Studies degree. Three semester hours of credit. Restriction: Student must have completed a CUSO placement with a focus on environmental issues

3 hours credit

Course Level:

3000 Level

Courses:

ENV-3010 - ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES INTERNSHIP This course provides students with opportunities to develop, integrate and apply their knowledge of environmental issues and theory. Students will be involved in 'internship' experiences with varied environmental organizations, in environmental action research on campus issues or in other settings, and in developing personal plans for environmental action and change. Classroom discussions and written work will aid students in developing a multidisciplinary and systems approach to the analysis of these experiences. One and a half hours per week in class, two and a half hours per week in practicum work Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010. Students taking this course concurrently may apply for admission through the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-3090 - SPECIAL TOPICS To create a category for uniquely titled courses offered by a department and put on the timetable as a "special course" on a one-time basis. Three semester hours of credit

3 hours credit

ENV-3110 - UNDERSTANDING CLIMATE CHANGE This course introduces students to the science of climate change. Students explore its social and political implications, and examine its impact on daily life by reviewing current scientific data as it relates to vulnerabilities of particular regions. Topics include methods, strategies, and technologies that address climate change, using case studies of adaptive and mitigative programs in North America, with a special emphasis on Canada's climate action plan. Three hours a week Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or ENV 2030

3 hours credit

ENV-3210 - NATURAL HAZARDS This course provides an introduction to the causes of a variety of natural hazards (tectonic - e.g. earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic activity; meteorological - e.g. hurricanes and flooding; and mass movement - e.g. landslides, mudslides, and avalanches) as well as their impact on human activities and the strategies available to predict and manage such events. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or ENV 2030 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-3320 - ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT SKILLS This course will introduce students to a general overview of innovations to address environmental goals. It will examine how using a structured approach to change can move organizations, businesses and communities toward more environmentally sustainable practices. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or ENV 2030 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-3340 - ENVIRONMENTAL STRESSES ON ISLAND COMMUNITIES This course explores the risk and vulnerabilities associated with climate change and other environmental stress on island communities. This course will focus on the special characteristics of island communities and will explore island vulnerabilities in the natural and built environment as well as in social and economic systems. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or ENV 2030 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-3420 - ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT This course focuses on environment and development issues in an international, particularly a developing country, context. Issues related to trade, biodiversity conservation, agriculture, climate change, wealth, poverty, population, and gender will be explored. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-3510 - SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY PLANNING An overview of how planning tools and practice shape the form of communities, including: (1) Key issues and principles of sustainability at a community scale; as well as related planning approaches; (2) Sustainable community planning approaches and tools for identifying and achieving quality of life, and (3) The components and process of developing an integrated sustainable community plan. Students will learn how to assess community capital, identify and recruit key stakeholders and develop, implement, monitor and evaluate a community plan. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or ENV 2030 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-3540 - ENVIRONMENTAL VALUATION: THEORY AND PRACTICE This course would develop the theory and techniques in the valuation of non-market (ecological) good and services. It will focus on the techniques and methods for placing monetary values on the environment and incorporating them into economic decision making at both the macro and project level. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or ENV 2030 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

Course Level:

4000 Level

Courses:

ENV-4010 - PUBLIC SCHOLARS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES This seminar course will provide a forum for students to interact and learn from local, national and international experts in various fields of environmental studies. Students will gain an increased awareness and understanding of the diverse ways in which our society is addressing issues related to the environment. The course will provide opportunities for students to develop in their own expertise as public scholars. PREREQUISITE: ENV 301 or permission of the instructor Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 3010 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-4090 - SPECIAL TOPICS To create a category for uniquely titled courses offered by a department and put on the timetable as a "special course" on a one-time basis. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: Environmental Studies 1010 or Environmental Studies 2030 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-4110 - ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE This course focuses on developing an understanding of principles, practices and emerging issues relating to environmental governance. An emphasis is placed on exploring the roles of governments, markets and collective action in environmental policy and management. Examples of governance arrangements are drawn from different parts of the world and different ecological contexts, including the uniqueness of island contexts. Crosslisted with Island Studies (c.f. Island Studies 6190) Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or permission of the instructor. For students taking the course as IST 6190 they need to be an active graduate student

3 hours credit

ENV-4310 - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT This course examines Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) from philosophical, methodological and institutional perspectives. The evolution of EIA in Canada will be the focus. The strategic role of EIA will be explored as to its effectiveness as a tool for achieving sustainability goals. Case studies illustrating major issues and applications will be presented at a variety of geographical scales. Some field trips may be required. Crosslisted with Environmental Sciences (c.f. ESC 8030) Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or permission of instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-4330 - ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES This course promotes the development of communication skills in the context of environmental issues and exposes students to direct interaction with representatives from industry, government and the community. The course will also provide broad theoretical and practical knowledge needed to resolve disputes as well as skills training in techniques of mediation, facilitation, and negotiation. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or ENV 2030 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-4410 - ENVIRONMENT AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Ecological problems such as climate change and resource scarcity transcend the boundaries of nation-states and therefore necessitate international cooperation between states and non-state actors. This course will examine the dynamics of global environmental politics. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or ENV 2030 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-4910 - DIRECTED STUDIES These courses offer students the opportunity for the study of other subjects in environmental studies in two different forms: (1) In response to an individual student's needs, a program of directed readings or directed research can be developed with a faculty member; (2) Directed Studies courses are offered on occasion by members of the faculty or by visiting instructors. (See Academic Regulation 9 for Regulations Governing Directed Studies.) Three hours a week Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: Third or fourth year standing and 12 credit hours in the Department of Environmental Studies

3 hours credit

ENV-4920 - DIRECTED STUDIES These courses offer students the opportunity for the study of other subjects in environmental studies in two different forms: (1) In response to an individual student's needs, a program of directed readings or directed research can be developed with a faculty member; (2) Directed Studies courses are offered on occasion by members of the faculty or by visiting instructors. (See Academic Regulation 9 for Regulations Governing Directed Studies.) Three hours a week Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: Third or fourth year standing and 12 credit hours in the Department of Environmental Studies

3 hours credit

ENV-4950 - ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES SYMPOSIUM The Student Environmental Studies Symposium course is an opportunity for students to facilitate a public forum to raise awareness and discussion about a contemporary environmental issue. This unique course will focus on students planning and running a one day symposium about a relevant environmental issue of their choice. It will provide an opportunity for active and collaborative learning as students dialogue with important stakeholders engaged in real world issues from government, the private sector and civil society. Through the process of organizing this symposium, students will deepen their knowledge of the complex nature of environmental issues and the challenges in finding sustainable solutions. Practical outcomes of the course include the development of critical thinking and writing skills, as well as organizational, communication and team-building skills. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or ENV 2030 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

Calendar Courses

ENV-1010 - INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (formerly 2010) This course introduces students to a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approach to the study of environmental issues; and emphasizes the interrelationships among the various physical, biological, and human systems. It examines major contemporary environmental issues, such as global warming and land use, and focuses on how these issues are understood and addressed within the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Three hours a week (some field trips may be required) Three semester hours of credit

3 hours credit

ENV-2030 - SOCIETIES AND SUSTAINABILITY: PAST AND PRESENT This course explores the concept of sustainability in relation to how societies have interacted with the environment overtime. Through exploration of successes and failures from historical and contemporary societies, students will develop the capacity to understand the ecological context in which humans live, to recognize limits, and to design sustainable human systems for the future. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-2040 - METHODS OF ENVIRONMENTAL INQUIRY This course introduces students to the diverse nature of inquiry in the various fields of environmental studies. Through practical case studies it provides literacy in key methods used in understanding the environment in the sciences, social sciences and humanities. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-2090 - SPECIAL TOPICS To create a category for uniquely titled courses offered by a department and put on the timetable as a "special course" on a one-time basis. Three semester hours of credit

3 hours credit

ENV-2120 - EARTH'S PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT This course will introduce students to the basic 'building blocks' of Earth's physical characteristics, providing a foundation on which to develop more specialist knowledge in their understanding of Environmental Studies. It will examine the geologic and geomorphic cycles, including processes of weathering, erosion, transportation and deposition, and investigate how these create fluvial, glacial, and coastal landforms and impacts on human activity. It also aims to address atmospheric processes and the links between global climate zones and world ecosystems. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-2240 - FIELD COURSE IN ECOLOGICAL FORESTRY This course introduces students to the principles and practices of ecological forestry management. By combining theory-based lectures and an experiential learning approach at the MacPhail Woods Ecological Forestry site students will gain a deep understanding of the forest and forest restoration efforts. Three semester hours of credit. Restriction: Student must have second year standing or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-2310 - ISLAND ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORIES Environmental history is broadly defined as the study of continuity and change in human relationships with the environment. This course introduces students to environmental history and historical methods with a focus on historic and current, interaction with the environment on global islands. Special focus will be given to ocean, forest, and land use activity in Prince Edward Island and islands in the Atlantic region. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-2420 - SOCIETY AND NATURAL RESOURCES This course examines the development, use and conservation of natural resources. It explore the definition of natural resources, the history of resource use, governance regimes, and theories and practices around integrated resource planning and management, ecosystem management, adaptive management, conflict resolution approaches, local knowledge and public participation. Case studies explore recent trends in forestry, fisheries, agriculture, parks and recreation, wildlife, and water resources management. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-2910 - DIRECTED STUDIES This course offers recognition for equivalency-learning to returned CUSO cooperants and interns who have completed an international development placement overseas. Students who have completed a CUSO placement with a focus on environmental issues - such as environmental science, resource management, conservation, environmental education - can apply to receive credit toward their Environmental Studies degree. Three semester hours of credit. Restriction: Student must have completed a CUSO placement with a focus on environmental issues

3 hours credit

ENV-3010 - ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES INTERNSHIP This course provides students with opportunities to develop, integrate and apply their knowledge of environmental issues and theory. Students will be involved in 'internship' experiences with varied environmental organizations, in environmental action research on campus issues or in other settings, and in developing personal plans for environmental action and change. Classroom discussions and written work will aid students in developing a multidisciplinary and systems approach to the analysis of these experiences. One and a half hours per week in class, two and a half hours per week in practicum work Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010. Students taking this course concurrently may apply for admission through the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-3090 - SPECIAL TOPICS To create a category for uniquely titled courses offered by a department and put on the timetable as a "special course" on a one-time basis. Three semester hours of credit

3 hours credit

ENV-3110 - UNDERSTANDING CLIMATE CHANGE This course introduces students to the science of climate change. Students explore its social and political implications, and examine its impact on daily life by reviewing current scientific data as it relates to vulnerabilities of particular regions. Topics include methods, strategies, and technologies that address climate change, using case studies of adaptive and mitigative programs in North America, with a special emphasis on Canada's climate action plan. Three hours a week Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or ENV 2030

3 hours credit

ENV-3210 - NATURAL HAZARDS This course provides an introduction to the causes of a variety of natural hazards (tectonic - e.g. earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic activity; meteorological - e.g. hurricanes and flooding; and mass movement - e.g. landslides, mudslides, and avalanches) as well as their impact on human activities and the strategies available to predict and manage such events. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or ENV 2030 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-3320 - ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT SKILLS This course will introduce students to a general overview of innovations to address environmental goals. It will examine how using a structured approach to change can move organizations, businesses and communities toward more environmentally sustainable practices. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or ENV 2030 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-3340 - ENVIRONMENTAL STRESSES ON ISLAND COMMUNITIES This course explores the risk and vulnerabilities associated with climate change and other environmental stress on island communities. This course will focus on the special characteristics of island communities and will explore island vulnerabilities in the natural and built environment as well as in social and economic systems. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or ENV 2030 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-3420 - ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT This course focuses on environment and development issues in an international, particularly a developing country, context. Issues related to trade, biodiversity conservation, agriculture, climate change, wealth, poverty, population, and gender will be explored. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-3510 - SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY PLANNING An overview of how planning tools and practice shape the form of communities, including: (1) Key issues and principles of sustainability at a community scale; as well as related planning approaches; (2) Sustainable community planning approaches and tools for identifying and achieving quality of life, and (3) The components and process of developing an integrated sustainable community plan. Students will learn how to assess community capital, identify and recruit key stakeholders and develop, implement, monitor and evaluate a community plan. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or ENV 2030 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-3540 - ENVIRONMENTAL VALUATION: THEORY AND PRACTICE This course would develop the theory and techniques in the valuation of non-market (ecological) good and services. It will focus on the techniques and methods for placing monetary values on the environment and incorporating them into economic decision making at both the macro and project level. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or ENV 2030 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-4010 - PUBLIC SCHOLARS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES This seminar course will provide a forum for students to interact and learn from local, national and international experts in various fields of environmental studies. Students will gain an increased awareness and understanding of the diverse ways in which our society is addressing issues related to the environment. The course will provide opportunities for students to develop in their own expertise as public scholars. PREREQUISITE: ENV 301 or permission of the instructor Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 3010 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-4090 - SPECIAL TOPICS To create a category for uniquely titled courses offered by a department and put on the timetable as a "special course" on a one-time basis. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: Environmental Studies 1010 or Environmental Studies 2030 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-4110 - ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE This course focuses on developing an understanding of principles, practices and emerging issues relating to environmental governance. An emphasis is placed on exploring the roles of governments, markets and collective action in environmental policy and management. Examples of governance arrangements are drawn from different parts of the world and different ecological contexts, including the uniqueness of island contexts. Crosslisted with Island Studies (c.f. Island Studies 6190) Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or permission of the instructor. For students taking the course as IST 6190 they need to be an active graduate student

3 hours credit

ENV-4310 - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT This course examines Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) from philosophical, methodological and institutional perspectives. The evolution of EIA in Canada will be the focus. The strategic role of EIA will be explored as to its effectiveness as a tool for achieving sustainability goals. Case studies illustrating major issues and applications will be presented at a variety of geographical scales. Some field trips may be required. Crosslisted with Environmental Sciences (c.f. ESC 8030) Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or permission of instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-4330 - ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES This course promotes the development of communication skills in the context of environmental issues and exposes students to direct interaction with representatives from industry, government and the community. The course will also provide broad theoretical and practical knowledge needed to resolve disputes as well as skills training in techniques of mediation, facilitation, and negotiation. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or ENV 2030 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-4410 - ENVIRONMENT AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Ecological problems such as climate change and resource scarcity transcend the boundaries of nation-states and therefore necessitate international cooperation between states and non-state actors. This course will examine the dynamics of global environmental politics. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or ENV 2030 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-4910 - DIRECTED STUDIES These courses offer students the opportunity for the study of other subjects in environmental studies in two different forms: (1) In response to an individual student's needs, a program of directed readings or directed research can be developed with a faculty member; (2) Directed Studies courses are offered on occasion by members of the faculty or by visiting instructors. (See Academic Regulation 9 for Regulations Governing Directed Studies.) Three hours a week Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: Third or fourth year standing and 12 credit hours in the Department of Environmental Studies

3 hours credit

ENV-4920 - DIRECTED STUDIES These courses offer students the opportunity for the study of other subjects in environmental studies in two different forms: (1) In response to an individual student's needs, a program of directed readings or directed research can be developed with a faculty member; (2) Directed Studies courses are offered on occasion by members of the faculty or by visiting instructors. (See Academic Regulation 9 for Regulations Governing Directed Studies.) Three hours a week Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: Third or fourth year standing and 12 credit hours in the Department of Environmental Studies

3 hours credit

ENV-4950 - ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES SYMPOSIUM The Student Environmental Studies Symposium course is an opportunity for students to facilitate a public forum to raise awareness and discussion about a contemporary environmental issue. This unique course will focus on students planning and running a one day symposium about a relevant environmental issue of their choice. It will provide an opportunity for active and collaborative learning as students dialogue with important stakeholders engaged in real world issues from government, the private sector and civil society. Through the process of organizing this symposium, students will deepen their knowledge of the complex nature of environmental issues and the challenges in finding sustainable solutions. Practical outcomes of the course include the development of critical thinking and writing skills, as well as organizational, communication and team-building skills. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or ENV 2030 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

Calendar Courses

1000 Level

ENV-1010 - INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (formerly 2010) This course introduces students to a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approach to the study of environmental issues; and emphasizes the interrelationships among the various physical, biological, and human systems. It examines major contemporary environmental issues, such as global warming and land use, and focuses on how these issues are understood and addressed within the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Three hours a week (some field trips may be required) Three semester hours of credit

3 hours credit

2000 Level

ENV-2030 - SOCIETIES AND SUSTAINABILITY: PAST AND PRESENT This course explores the concept of sustainability in relation to how societies have interacted with the environment overtime. Through exploration of successes and failures from historical and contemporary societies, students will develop the capacity to understand the ecological context in which humans live, to recognize limits, and to design sustainable human systems for the future. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-2040 - METHODS OF ENVIRONMENTAL INQUIRY This course introduces students to the diverse nature of inquiry in the various fields of environmental studies. Through practical case studies it provides literacy in key methods used in understanding the environment in the sciences, social sciences and humanities. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-2090 - SPECIAL TOPICS To create a category for uniquely titled courses offered by a department and put on the timetable as a "special course" on a one-time basis. Three semester hours of credit

3 hours credit

ENV-2120 - EARTH'S PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT This course will introduce students to the basic 'building blocks' of Earth's physical characteristics, providing a foundation on which to develop more specialist knowledge in their understanding of Environmental Studies. It will examine the geologic and geomorphic cycles, including processes of weathering, erosion, transportation and deposition, and investigate how these create fluvial, glacial, and coastal landforms and impacts on human activity. It also aims to address atmospheric processes and the links between global climate zones and world ecosystems. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-2240 - FIELD COURSE IN ECOLOGICAL FORESTRY This course introduces students to the principles and practices of ecological forestry management. By combining theory-based lectures and an experiential learning approach at the MacPhail Woods Ecological Forestry site students will gain a deep understanding of the forest and forest restoration efforts. Three semester hours of credit. Restriction: Student must have second year standing or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-2310 - ISLAND ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORIES Environmental history is broadly defined as the study of continuity and change in human relationships with the environment. This course introduces students to environmental history and historical methods with a focus on historic and current, interaction with the environment on global islands. Special focus will be given to ocean, forest, and land use activity in Prince Edward Island and islands in the Atlantic region. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-2420 - SOCIETY AND NATURAL RESOURCES This course examines the development, use and conservation of natural resources. It explore the definition of natural resources, the history of resource use, governance regimes, and theories and practices around integrated resource planning and management, ecosystem management, adaptive management, conflict resolution approaches, local knowledge and public participation. Case studies explore recent trends in forestry, fisheries, agriculture, parks and recreation, wildlife, and water resources management. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-2910 - DIRECTED STUDIES This course offers recognition for equivalency-learning to returned CUSO cooperants and interns who have completed an international development placement overseas. Students who have completed a CUSO placement with a focus on environmental issues - such as environmental science, resource management, conservation, environmental education - can apply to receive credit toward their Environmental Studies degree. Three semester hours of credit. Restriction: Student must have completed a CUSO placement with a focus on environmental issues

3 hours credit

3000 Level

ENV-3010 - ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES INTERNSHIP This course provides students with opportunities to develop, integrate and apply their knowledge of environmental issues and theory. Students will be involved in 'internship' experiences with varied environmental organizations, in environmental action research on campus issues or in other settings, and in developing personal plans for environmental action and change. Classroom discussions and written work will aid students in developing a multidisciplinary and systems approach to the analysis of these experiences. One and a half hours per week in class, two and a half hours per week in practicum work Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010. Students taking this course concurrently may apply for admission through the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-3090 - SPECIAL TOPICS To create a category for uniquely titled courses offered by a department and put on the timetable as a "special course" on a one-time basis. Three semester hours of credit

3 hours credit

ENV-3110 - UNDERSTANDING CLIMATE CHANGE This course introduces students to the science of climate change. Students explore its social and political implications, and examine its impact on daily life by reviewing current scientific data as it relates to vulnerabilities of particular regions. Topics include methods, strategies, and technologies that address climate change, using case studies of adaptive and mitigative programs in North America, with a special emphasis on Canada's climate action plan. Three hours a week Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or ENV 2030

3 hours credit

ENV-3210 - NATURAL HAZARDS This course provides an introduction to the causes of a variety of natural hazards (tectonic - e.g. earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic activity; meteorological - e.g. hurricanes and flooding; and mass movement - e.g. landslides, mudslides, and avalanches) as well as their impact on human activities and the strategies available to predict and manage such events. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or ENV 2030 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-3320 - ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT SKILLS This course will introduce students to a general overview of innovations to address environmental goals. It will examine how using a structured approach to change can move organizations, businesses and communities toward more environmentally sustainable practices. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or ENV 2030 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-3340 - ENVIRONMENTAL STRESSES ON ISLAND COMMUNITIES This course explores the risk and vulnerabilities associated with climate change and other environmental stress on island communities. This course will focus on the special characteristics of island communities and will explore island vulnerabilities in the natural and built environment as well as in social and economic systems. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or ENV 2030 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-3420 - ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT This course focuses on environment and development issues in an international, particularly a developing country, context. Issues related to trade, biodiversity conservation, agriculture, climate change, wealth, poverty, population, and gender will be explored. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-3510 - SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY PLANNING An overview of how planning tools and practice shape the form of communities, including: (1) Key issues and principles of sustainability at a community scale; as well as related planning approaches; (2) Sustainable community planning approaches and tools for identifying and achieving quality of life, and (3) The components and process of developing an integrated sustainable community plan. Students will learn how to assess community capital, identify and recruit key stakeholders and develop, implement, monitor and evaluate a community plan. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or ENV 2030 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-3540 - ENVIRONMENTAL VALUATION: THEORY AND PRACTICE This course would develop the theory and techniques in the valuation of non-market (ecological) good and services. It will focus on the techniques and methods for placing monetary values on the environment and incorporating them into economic decision making at both the macro and project level. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or ENV 2030 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

4000 Level

ENV-4010 - PUBLIC SCHOLARS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES This seminar course will provide a forum for students to interact and learn from local, national and international experts in various fields of environmental studies. Students will gain an increased awareness and understanding of the diverse ways in which our society is addressing issues related to the environment. The course will provide opportunities for students to develop in their own expertise as public scholars. PREREQUISITE: ENV 301 or permission of the instructor Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 3010 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-4090 - SPECIAL TOPICS To create a category for uniquely titled courses offered by a department and put on the timetable as a "special course" on a one-time basis. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: Environmental Studies 1010 or Environmental Studies 2030 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-4110 - ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE This course focuses on developing an understanding of principles, practices and emerging issues relating to environmental governance. An emphasis is placed on exploring the roles of governments, markets and collective action in environmental policy and management. Examples of governance arrangements are drawn from different parts of the world and different ecological contexts, including the uniqueness of island contexts. Crosslisted with Island Studies (c.f. Island Studies 6190) Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or permission of the instructor. For students taking the course as IST 6190 they need to be an active graduate student

3 hours credit

ENV-4310 - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT This course examines Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) from philosophical, methodological and institutional perspectives. The evolution of EIA in Canada will be the focus. The strategic role of EIA will be explored as to its effectiveness as a tool for achieving sustainability goals. Case studies illustrating major issues and applications will be presented at a variety of geographical scales. Some field trips may be required. Crosslisted with Environmental Sciences (c.f. ESC 8030) Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or permission of instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-4330 - ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES This course promotes the development of communication skills in the context of environmental issues and exposes students to direct interaction with representatives from industry, government and the community. The course will also provide broad theoretical and practical knowledge needed to resolve disputes as well as skills training in techniques of mediation, facilitation, and negotiation. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or ENV 2030 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-4410 - ENVIRONMENT AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Ecological problems such as climate change and resource scarcity transcend the boundaries of nation-states and therefore necessitate international cooperation between states and non-state actors. This course will examine the dynamics of global environmental politics. Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: ENV 1010 or ENV 2030 or permission of the instructor

3 hours credit

ENV-4910 - DIRECTED STUDIES These courses offer students the opportunity for the study of other subjects in environmental studies in two different forms: (1) In response to an individual student's needs, a program of directed readings or directed research can be developed with a faculty member; (2) Directed Studies courses are offered on occasion by members of the faculty or by visiting instructors. (See Academic Regulation 9 for Regulations Governing Directed Studies.) Three hours a week Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: Third or fourth year standing and 12 credit hours in the Department of Environmental Studies

3 hours credit

ENV-4920 - DIRECTED STUDIES These courses offer students the opportunity for the study of other subjects in environmental studies in two different forms: (1) In response to an individual student's needs, a program of directed readings or directed research can be developed with a faculty member; (2) Directed Studies courses are offered on occasion by members of the faculty or by visiting instructors. (See Academic Regulation 9 for Regulations Governing Directed Studies.) Three hours a week Three semester hours of credit

PREREQUISITE: Third or fourth year standing and 12 credit hours in the Department of Environmental Studies

3 hours credit

ENV-4950 - ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES SYMPOSIUM The Student Environmental Studies Symposium course is an opportunity for students to facilitate a public forum to raise awareness and discussion about a contemporary environmental issue. This unique course will focus on students planning and running a one day symposium about a relevant environmental issue of their choice. It will provide an opportunity for active and collaborative learning as students dialogue with important stakeholders engaged in real world issues from government, the private sector and civil society. Through the process of organizing this symposium, students will deepen their knowledge of the complex nature of environmental issues and the challenges in finding sustainable solutions. Practical outcomes of the course include the development of critical thinking and writing skills, as well as organizational, communication and team-building skills. Three semester hours of credit